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FJ55 BYB

2005 Yamaha Yh 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,220 mi
Last recorded13,220 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yh 505,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 13,220 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 13,220 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 12,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 12,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 12,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight housing is broken and loose. Headlamp currently secure and correct beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 12,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight housing is broken and loose. Headlamp currently secure and correct beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 972 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight oil leak detected on the underside of machine.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 914 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 323 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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FJ55 BYB is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 5,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ55 BYB registered?

FJ55 BYB is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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